| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | CA 114A/07 |
| Determination date | 18 December 2007 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | K Coulston ; M Withers |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Taylor v AFU Finance Ltd |
| Summary | COSTS - Successful personal grievance - Half day investigation meeting - Applicants costs were $4,330 - Submitted limited means and child to support - Argued significant contribution to costs should be made by respondent - Respondent submitted matter unusual and costs should lie where they fall, or award modest costs of $800-$1,000 - Authority did not accept respondent's argument matter unique, or that award made was at top end of scale - Costs should follow event - Applicant entitled to contribution to costs - Tariff approach appropriate |
| Result | Costs in favour of applicant ($1,350) |
| Main Category | Costs |
| Cases Cited | PBO Ltd(formerly Rush Security Ltd) v Da Cruz [2005] 1 ERNZ 808 |
| Number of Pages | 3 |
| PDF File Link: | ca 114a_07.pdf [pdf 16 KB] |